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On November 24, 2021 in County News
Upcoming Meetings
Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 4 p.m.
Horry County Ad Hoc Redistricting Committee
Click here for the agenda and here for the packet.
Thursday, December 2, 2021, 9 a.m.
County Council Fall Planning Budget Retreat
*The agenda and packet materials will be published early next week.
Thursday, December 2, 2021, 5:30 p.m.
Planning Commission
These meetings will also be broadcast on the Horry County Government website, and the Government Access Television Channel (Spectrum/Time Warner channel 1301 or Horry Telephone Cooperative Channel 14).
Vereen Memorial Gardens Board Meeting
Click here for the agenda and here for the minutes.
Upcoming Road Closures & Construction Updates
Motorists in all road construction areas should use caution, stay alert for crews working in the area, and pay attention to all signs and traffic control devices.
Partial Road Closure on Industrial Park Road
A portion of Industrial Park Road in Conway, between Harris Shortcut Road and the curved section of Industrial Park Road in front of the Horry County Animal Care Center, will be closed to all traffic except construction traffic. Motorists in the area should use caution, stay alert for crews working in the area, and pay attention to all signs and traffic control devices.
On November 18, 2021 in County News
A draft preliminary redistricting map was presented at the meeting of the Ad Hoc Redistricting Committee on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.
The draft map can be reviewed online here.
The Horry County Ad Hoc Redistricting Committee will hold another meeting on Wednesday, December 1 at 4 p.m. in County Council Chambers at the Government and Justice Center in Conway for the purpose of receiving public comment on the redistricting effort to include reference to the draft map.
Comments can also be submitted via email to countycouncil@horrycounty.org.
The redistricting process uses the most recent census data to redraw County Government and School Board district lines in Horry County, in accordance with applicable law. Further information about the process, including upcoming meetings, will be provided as it become available. More information, including contact information for the members of the committee, is available here: https://www.horrycounty.org/Boards/RedistrictingCommittee.
On October 1, 2021 in County News
Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 3 p.m.
Administration Committee
Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 6 p.m.
County Council Meeting
Thursday, October 7, 2021, 4 p.m.
Click here for the agenda.
Members of the public who are unable to attend the Ad Hoc Redistricting Committee meeting may submit comments in writing to countycouncil@horrycounty.org. Further information can be obtained from the Clerk to Council at (843) 915-5120.
Thursday, October 7, 2021, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, October 8, 2021, 10 a.m.
I&R Subcommittee on Flooding
These meetings will also be broadcast on the Horry County Government website, and the Government Access Television Channel (Spectrum/Time Warner channel 1301 or Horry Telephone Cooperative Channel 14).
Officer Jacob Hancher Memorial Highway Dedication
Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 11 a.m.
This Sunday, October 3, 2021 beginning at 11 a.m., Horry County officials will hold a ceremony to dedicate a portion of River Oaks Drive in honor of Officer Jacob Hancher, an officer with Myrtle Beach Police Department that was killed in the line of duty on October 3, 2020. Hancher also served as a volunteer member of Horry County Fire Rescue.
At their meeting on September 21, 2021, County Council passed Resolution R-113-2021 recognizing Officer Hancher for his dedication and commitment to public service within the community and for making the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty protecting the citizens of Horry County. Further, the Resolution designated that a portion of River Oaks Drive be renamed as the Officer Jacob Hancher Memorial Highway in memory of his commitment, dedication, service, and devotion to others.
Sunday's Ceremony will be held at the entrance to Waterway Palms Plantation, located at the intersection of River Oaks Drive and Waterway Palms Boulevard.
Feedback: Horry County Flood Resilience Plan
In an effort to gauge the needs and desires of the community as the Flooding Subcommittee and County Council prepare to review the Horry County Flood Resiliency Plan, Horry County is accepting comments on the plan via email at resiliencyplan@horrycounty.org.
Feedback will be accepted through October 22, 2021. After that time, the feedback will be collected and presented for review by the Flooding Subcommittee.
Public feedback has been a critical component of the development of this plan and we want to make sure our community continues to be engaged and informed throughout the remainder of the process.
Community members can review the proposed Horry County Flood Resiliency Plan in its current form on the Horry County website.
Review the Draft Plan
Reminder: Impact Fees in Effect beginning Monday, October 11, 2021
Horry County Council enacted Ordinance 35-2020 regarding the implementation of an Impact Fee in Horry County. Horry County will begin collecting these fees effective Monday, October 11, 2021.
Anyone with an approved building permit must pick it up the week of October 4, 2021 in order to avoid the impact fee. Beginning October 11, anyone that picks up a building permit will be assessed the appropriate impact fee. These impact fees apply to building permits in the unincorporated areas of the County.
County Operations Update
County Offices Implement COVID-19 Precautions
Due to the continued rise of COVID-19 cases, Horry County Government has instituted protocols to help in the safety and wellness of our staff and visitors. Safety measures will include:
Horry County encourages individuals to continue to do business online and over the phone with county departments where possible. Horry County asks for patience if wait times exist.
Anyone planning to visit to the Horry County Government and Justice Center should be prepared to check in with staff located in the atrium of the facility. Visitors may be asked to wait in the atrium or outside the facility depending on the capacity of the facility.
Please avoid visiting Horry County facilities if you are not feeling well.
On August 19, 2021 in County News
Horry County Council Chairman Johnny Gardner announced today the names of the members he is appointing to serve on the Horry County redistricting committee. Those members include Horry County Councilmembers Al Allen and Tyler Servant, Horry County Council Chairman Johnny Gardner and School Board Chairman Ken Richardson. The Committee will be leading the decennial census redistricting process on behalf of Horry County. Consultants and other resources will be made available to the committee to include Horry County Register of Deeds Marion Foxworth, legal Counsel, and administrative support.
The redistricting process uses data from the most recent census information to redraw legislative lines in Horry County. Further information about the process, including upcoming meetings, will be provided as it become available.
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